NetComm NB600W manual Connecting the NetComm Super-G Wireless Gateway, Connecting your Gateway

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1.4 Connecting the NetComm Super-G Wireless Gateway

A typical Internet access application of the NB600W Gateway is shown below:

Connecting your Gateway

Site Selection

Before installation, select the Wireless Gateway location. Proper placement of the Gateway is critical to ensure optimum radio range and performance. You can use the Site Survey Utility to help you to determine the best location. Typically, the best location to place your Gateway is at the center of your wireless coverage area. Try to place your mobile stations within the line of sight. Obstructions may impede performance of the Gateway.

Connect the Ethernet Cables

WAN (Internet) Port

Connect to your broadband (Cable Modem or ADSL Modem) access equipment.

LAN (Local) Ports

Connect via ethernet cable to your local server or workstations (PCs).

Connect the Power Cable

Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Gateway, and plug the other end of the power into an electrical outlet. The Gateway will be powered on and all ﬁve indicators on the top panel will ﬂash in sequence to test the functionality of the indicators.

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Contents Page Important rules for safe operation Legal & Regulatory InformationCustomer Information NB600W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Contents Introduction Product OverviewFeatures and benefits NetComm NB600W Super-G Wireless GatewayWhat’s in the package? Connecting the NetComm Super-G Wireless Gateway Connecting your GatewayConnect the Power Cable Connect the Ethernet Cables1 NB600W Front Panel 2 NB600W Back Panel Factory DefaultDevice Log-in Default Values Management / Gateway AddressConfiguring your Computers OverviewConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Page Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Page Configuring Windows XP PCs Page Http//192.168.1.1 Configuring the Wireless GatewayAccessing the Configuration Manager Basic Configuration Internet PortDhcp Configuration Host Name/Domain NameUse Static DNS MAC addressPPPoE Configuration Password &Confirm PasswordService Name Packet Size MTUField Static IP Configuration IP AddressGateway Primary DNSServer IP Pptp ConfigurationPassword & Confirm Password Default value is 1492 Bytes. If your ISP requires a Number of IP address Local PortStart IP address Wins Server Lease TimeStatic Dhcp IP & MAC Address Wireless LAN Hide SsidRegion ChannelEnable Wireless Access List Security ModeWPA Pre-Shared Key Ral Key Integrity Protocol. Tkip utilizes a stronger802.1x Radius Advanced Setup Access Control List Advanced ItemsUser Group ApplicationEvery IP address This IP address IP Address Range Define Group OptionsGroup Name Define Application Options Application nameProtocol Port Range/Port NumberAdvanced Setup Content filtering Block URLs By KeywordBlock URLs With IP Address Block Java AppletsBlock Cookies Block Download FileSchedule Trust UserAdvanced Setup Dynamic DNS Update Status Advanced Setup Firewall Email Alarm Options Time Return AddressMail log Web Management Port Advanced Setup Remote ManagementPassword, Confirm Password Allow Management from PC Send System Log to this PCAdvanced Setup Static Routes Destination Network / HostAdvanced Setup UPnP Enable UPnPAdvanced Setup Virtual Server Server IP addressPort Range Port NumberManagement Access Log ManagementManagement Factory Reset NB600WManagement Firmware Upgrade Management Network Status RefreshConnect/Renew Disconnect/ReleaseUser List Session ListManagement Save Configuration Management Time Appendix a Technical Specifications Dimensions & Weight HardwareWireless Security Web Contents FilteringSoftware Networking /Transport layer protocolManagement What is a dynamic IP address? What is DMZ?What is Dynamic DNS? Why Dynamic DNS? What is Wildcard? Appendix B Frequent Asked QuestionsWhat is MTU? What’s MX Mail Exchanger? And why MX?What is PPPoE PPP Over Ethernet? Appendix C Troubleshooting Cannot access the InternetRefresh your IP address MS Windows IP address conflictAppendix D Ddns Update Status Messages Appendix E Cable Connections RJ-45 Network PortsCross-Over Cabling Straight and crossover cable configurationStraight-Through Cabling RJ11 connector and cable To RJ-11 adapterContact Information Appendix F Registering your NetComm ProductLegal & Regulatory Information Customer Information Product Warranty Limitations of Warranty YML775 Rev1